Holyhead Tutoring Reviews

Vicky Maroulis 2026.02.20

     

We feel very lucky to have found Ivan to support our son with Further Maths at A Level in Year 12. Ivan is very knowledgeable and has a talent for explaining complicated concepts in a clear and accessible way. He is patient and ensures that our son understands each topic before moving on. He is great with teenagers and has helped boost our son’s confidence in Maths. We highly recommend him.

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Thank you very much for the review Vicky. We're working through some difficult maths and he's doing really well with it.

Semone E 2026.02.16

     

From a parental point of view, Ivan is flexible and easy to contact, when life inevitably gets in the way of plans. My son is currently in his last year of A levels and needed some extra help and support from a maths tutor, as he was struggling with the content. My son really enjoys the lessons, as he finds them interactive and friendly. Ivan has helped my son to feel more confident in his own ability and is great at explaining complex topics. I would not hesitate to recommend Ivan's tutoring service to anyone and I think my son's understanding and grades have improved greatly.

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Thank you for the review Semone. Confidence is key with A level maths so I'm really happy that this is growing for him. Fingers crossed for the summer exams!

Alice Early 2026.02.12

     

Ivan is an excellent maths tutor with considerable knowledge of the maths curriculum for GCSE. His experience as a secondary maths teacher is evident. He is patient, calm and helps clarify my son's understanding in maths. This has significantly increased my son's confidence in being able to understand difficult mathematical concepts. He enjoys his sessions with Ivan and I would highly recommend him. My son has far more motivation in maths and feels that he can succeed. We are very pleased that we found Ivan.

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Thank you very much for the review Alice. I'm really glad that his confidence and motivation has increased - that's always half the battle! Looking forward to working with him in the future.

Alice Davies 2026.02.10

     

My 16 year old son has only been working with Ivan for a short time, but the impact has been immediate. His confidence in GCSE Maths has grown so quickly, and for the first time he actually enjoys the sessions. Ivan is incredibly patient, kind, and explains things in a way that really clicks for my son. The biggest testament is that my son has now asks for two sessions a week, something I never expected! We’re so grateful to have found such a supportive and motivating tutor.

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Thank you very much for your kind feedback Alice — I really appreciate you taking the time to share it.

It’s been great to see your son’s confidence grow in such a short space of time. He’s engaging well with the maths and becoming much more assured in his approach, which is encouraging to see. The fact that he’s keen to have two sessions a week is a real positive and shows the progress he’s making.

I’m pleased the sessions are having a meaningful impact, and I look forward to working with him over the next few months.

Anna W 2026.02.08

     

Ivan is a fantastic tutor. He has been working with my 2 daughters for A level Maths and Further Maths over the last year. During this time their confidence, understanding and enjoyment of maths has improved hugely. They find his lessons extremely engaging, and his ability to explain tricky problem areas with clarity something they value highly. Ivan is approachable, enthusiastic and friendly, all of which they find enables them to ask questions without hesitation. We feel very fortunate we found him and would recommend him without hesitation. Thank you Ivan.

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Thank you Anna so much for such a lovely review. I’ve really enjoyed working with both of your daughters this year and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see their confidence, understanding and enjoyment of maths grow over time. Their enthusiasm and willingness to engage with challenging topics has made our lessons a real pleasure. I’m so pleased they’ve felt comfortable asking questions and getting stuck into the harder areas of A level and Further Maths.

Letisha Gabriel 2026.02.05

     

Ivan is an excellent tutor who has shaped a lot of my Maths knowledge. He has encouraged me to see different perspectives of Maths, particularly on the UKMT papers where I must think out of the box. He approaches my questions with consistent and clear communication that helps me to fully understand the topic. It's a pleasure to have Ivan as my tutor and I would highly recommend!

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.02.06

Thank you very much for the review Letisha. You've been an absolute pleasure to teach and I really look forward to our lessons. You're a fantastic mathematician who has a bright future ahead of them!

Justyna Danielewicz 2026.02.02

     

I would highly recommend Ivan as a maths tutor. He is extremely knowledgeable about what needs to be covered at both GCSE and A-level. He helped my son prepare for his GCSEs and is now supporting him with A-level maths. My son genuinely enjoys his lessons and, thanks to Ivan’s approach, has developed a real enthusiasm for maths — he now finds the concepts engaging and often gets excited about learning more. From a parent’s point of view, Ivan is always approachable, happy to answer questions, and willing to discuss any concerns. He has supported us throughout my son’s improvement journey and, from the very beginning, showed real belief in my son’s abilities — which have clearly come through. We are very grateful for his support and dedication.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.02.02

Thank you very much for the lovely review Justyna. He's worked really hard over the last few months and deserves to do well. His enthusiasm is great to see and this will carry him through into Y13 and beyond!

Vasar Webster 2026.01.30

     

My son is currently having A Level maths tuition with Ivan and he is really enjoying his lessons. Ivan is really friendly and easy to chat to, a great teacher who is full of knowledge. My son finds his lessons a huge help and knows each week if something comes up in maths at college that he’s not sure about he can let Ivan know and Ivan will plan a lesson to cover whatever topic is necessary. He is a great tutor, very efficient and organised. I would highly recommend him.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.31

Thank you for the review Vasar. I'm glad he's enjoying the lessons and is getting something out of them. He's a great mathematician who's eager to learn and will, I'm sure, do really well in the subject.

Meike Jones 2026.01.29

     

Ivan is an amazing tutor. He has years of experience with both GCSE and Alevel and has taught all my boys. My son is neurodiverse and Ivan has built a rapport with him and is now achieving a grade higher than before. He is has more confidence and this is definitely down to the quality of tutoring he is receiving. I would highly recommend Ivan to anyone who’s looking for a tutor.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.31

Thank you very much for the review Meike. I'm really happy that the tutoring is working for him. We'll keep on working hard in the run up to the summer exams so he can get the grade he deserves!

Jason Lester 2026.01.27

     

Ivan has been extremely good for my daughter who is studying for her A-level maths - The one to one tuition is second to none. My daughter was considering dropping maths but with Ivan's help she has gained the confidence to continue and is doing extremely well. Thank you Ivan.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.28

Thank you very much for the review. She's a great mathematician and student who really deserves to do well.

Jo Gibbons 2026.01.27

     

Ivan is an excellent tutor. He’s helped my son develop a much deeper understanding of his A-level, and as a result he feels far more confident in his ability to do well in his exams.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.28

Thanks for the review Jo. Hope the recent mocks are going well for him then it's full steam ahead to the summer exams!

SAH SRID 2026.01.26

     

My son in Year12 has been tutored for Maths & Further Maths by Ivan for the last 5 months. He finds Ivan's explanation of concepts very helpful and values his guidance. He says the hour flies by really quickly as the tutorial is very interesting and gives him an opportunity to clarify the complex topics.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.28

Thanks for the review Sahana. I'm glad he's finding the sessions useful.

Jon Maxim 2026.01.25

     

Ivan has really helped me understand maths to a level beyond what is covered at school. He is friendly and he explains in a way that means the lessons are personal and effective for me. He has helped me gain confidence and I’d really recommend him.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.26

Thank you very much for the review. You had a great mock result so well done for that. We'll keep the momentum up until the summer so you get the result you deserve!!!

Daniela Marinova 2026.01.25

     

Ivan has been a great support for us these past few months and my daughter feels more confident with her Maths skills in preparation for her GCSEs this year. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.25

Thank you for the review Daniela. She’s shown real grit and determination so far and I’m sure this will carry on in the run up to her GCSEs. She deserves to do well in everything she does.

Corinne Dillon 2026.01.24

     

Both my Y9 daughter and Y7 son study with Ivan and my husband and I could not be more pleased. He is encouraging, patient and an excellent explainer, especially regarding the UKMT Maths Challenge and higher level Maths concepts. He can adjust on the fly to meet their individual needs, whether it's help with a tricky problem from their coursework or more challenge generally. I highly recommend him. We feel lucky to have found him!

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.25

Thank you for the review Corinne. You’ve got a great couple of children there who have boundless enthusiasm and real talent for the subject. Tutoring them is always a pleasure!

Susan Smith 2026.01.24

     

Ivan has been a fantastic tutor for my son as he prepares for GCSE and sixth form entrance exams as he wanted to aim for a top grade. Ivan has taken him to the next level and he has the confidence he now needs going into the exams. Ivan is a really pleasant to deal with and communicates really well.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.25

Thank you for the review Susan. He’s done really well to get accepted into his chosen school to carry on with his A levels. I’m looking forward to working with him over the next few months.

Roumena Goscomb 2026.01.24

     

Ivan is an exceptional maths tutor with outstanding subject knowledge and a calm, confidence-building approach. 121 lessons for my son are always clear, well-structured, and tailored precisely to his needs in achieving grade 9 maths gcse. Ivan is highly professional, reliable, and genuinely invested in student success — I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2026.01.25

Thank you for the review Roumena. He's a great young mathematician with a promising future who I'm sure will do well in all his summer exams (especially maths!)

Charlie Ferguson 2025.08.25

     

Truly one of the best teachers I have ever had he has an ability to produce interesting lessons even on topics I didn't enjoy. His adaptability and experience really sets him apart from other teachers I have had. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2025.08.25

Kind words Charlie - thank you. All the best for your future, it's going to be a bright one! Please keep in touch

Phoenix Hadden 2025.08.24

     

Highly recommend!! Ivan is an incredible teacher who helped me through A-Level maths and further maths!! His lessons are always really fun and engaging, and the methods he teaches are so useful. With his help, I achieved A*s in both maths and further maths. Amazing teacher!

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2025.08.25

Thank you Phoenix. You're a great mathematician and I wish you all the best for University and whatever exciting things follow. Keep in touch!

Sparky Marky 2025.02.14

     

Thank you so much for teaching our son Mathematics in preparation for Sevenoaks Independent School. We are excited to announce that he got in!!! We are so very grateful to you. I cannot recommend you enough. God bless you always!

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Reply from Holyhead Tutoring 2025.02.14

An absolute pleasure to teach your son. A bright future awaits I'm sure.